BEING THE ARTIST

My father often says, “Our life is a canvas, and we are all Picassos.”

But what does this mean?

Viewing life through the eyes of an artist means accepting that everything you do is a work in progress, a never-ending masterpiece. Every brushstroke is perfect simply because it exists. As the paint hits the canvas, the picture grows and develops into what it is - even if we don’t always have an outline to keep us within the lines. Whether colorful scribbles or a detailed landscape, each element of the piece is fulfilling and complete, even as we continue to paint, changing and evolving with every brush stroke of life.

Practice

As you move through life today, see everything that occurs as perfect and understand that making a mistake is simply not possible. Approaching life this way allows you to practice unconditional self-love. You love the artist, and you love the art you create.

Living a Life of Awareness

~ Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.